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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,350

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $18,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,893

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $13,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $39,455
Base Invoice $39,923 $36,998
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 115  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Heated front seats 480  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
CD changer, remote 650  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 98  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Heated front seats 408  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
CD changer, remote 553  
Options (change) 11,890 0
Options (change) 10,110 0
Destination 860 895
Total Price $58,550 $40,350
Total Invoice $50,893 $37,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,987
Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6305hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$58,550$40,350
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,535$40,350
Total Invoice$50,893$37,893
Adjustments for Features-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,880$37,893

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,905$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-130

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082013
ModelBoxsterTL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length170.4 in194.0 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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